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CREEK FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 10/08/2020 Time: 9:00 AM Fire Information: 844-668-3473 South Zone Media Line: 559-790-6374 @SierraNF @NRWMT North Zone Media Line: 844-668-3473 Incident Email: [email protected] @MaderaSheriff @FresnoSheriff Incident Website: www.fire.ca.gov @FresnoCoFire @CALFIREFresnoCoFire https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ @CALFIREMMU @CALFIREMMU

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INCIDENT FACTS Incident Start Date: 09/04 /2020 Incident Start Time: 6:33 p.m. Incident Type: Wildland Fire Cause: Under Investigation Incident Location: Both sides of the near Mammoth Pool, Shaver Lake, Big Creek and Huntington Lake. Forest/CAL FIRE Units: , CAL FIRE Units Fresno-Kings and Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unified Command Agencies: Northern Rockies Team 4, CAL FIRE, Team 5, Fresno and Madera County Sheriffs Size: 330,899 Containment: 49% Firefighter Injuries/Fatalities: 15 injuries/0 fatalities Expected Full Containment: 10/31/2020 Structures Threatened: 119 Structures Destroyed: 856* Structures Damaged: 71* CURRENT SITUATION Current Weather Information: Situation: Seasonally mild temperatures will remain present through the end of the week. A change in weather system will bring higher humidity which will influence fuels to gain moisture also. While measurable rainfall is not expected, the higher relative humidity will begin to slow the fire’s progress. Smoke will remain present overnight and in morning with general air quality improving in the afternoons as winds develop. Critical fire weather conditions are not expected through Saturday.

Fresno County-SOUTH ZONE: The Sierra National Forest will allow individuals who were evacuated from campgrounds, camping areas and cabins in the South Zone of the fire an opportunity to return and collect their belongings again this weekend, October 10 and 11. Please follow this link for more information on how to obtain an access permit. Permit Holder Access/Recreation Residence

Crews conducted defensive firing operations around Florence Lake. Heavy resources are currently protecting property. Small clusters of homes and seasonal residences in the areas of , Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake remain evacuated. Smoke will be seen in the general area as fire personnel continue to strengthen the fire perimeter.

Moderately active fire behavior will produce smoke visible along Forest Road 80 between Kaiser Pass Road and Florence Lake. Smoke from other fires in the state has become apparent in the Central Valley adding to the poor air quality we are experiencing.

Madera County-NORTH ZONE: Beasore Meadow Belonging Retrieval / Cabin Winterization clarification. Those seeking entry must meet at 9am at the Court House in Bass Lake on Thursday, October 8, to access the Beasore Meadow area. You must have proof of ownership or you will not be allowed in. Those who enter can leave at any time, no escort required, but once you leave, you will not be allowed back into the area. Additional date(s) will be available in the future, but none have been set at this time.

You will need a valid ID and proof of ownership such as a property deed or utility bill with your name on it.

Crews were able to complete fire line in the Little Shuteye Peak area Tuesday. Firefighters will continue to mop up and widen the line today with helicopter assistance as smoke allows. Additionally, snagging and cold trailing will continue to find any remaining heat in the vicinity. In Whisky Falls, crews completed five miles of chipping. Crews are finishing up with securing structures in Johnson Meadows.

The Roads Group has completed the removal of hazard trees along the 81 corridor, which is now completely open. Now, crews are focusing on peripheral roads within the fire area.

The fire is still 10 miles west of Mammoth Lakes; little forward progression is occurring due to the natural barriers of rock and the (2018) burn scar. Conditions continue to be monitored very closely.

Please respect the Temporary Flight Restriction. The use of drones is not permitted over the fire area. A drone incursion will result in the grounding of all firefighting aircraft. Remember, "If you fly - We can't." Evacuation The evacuation map of evacuations for Map: Fresno and Madera counties is available online: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/in dex.html?id=28ce52cb86bf49dea0adef5a78b3c1b5 Incident The Sierra National Forest will host an Incident Briefing Friday at 7pm via Facebook Live: Briefing: https://www.facebook.com/SierraNF/ Damage * Damage assessments are about 98% complete. Inspection: Fresno County and Madera County: An interactive damage assessment map for Fresno County and Madera County is available: Fresno County Damage Assessment Map or https://bit.ly/3kxDyvI Sign Up for Fresno County: https://t.co/Otack9NyKc?amp=1 Emergency Madera County: mcalert.org Alerts Mariposa County: Sheriff Office, sign up with Everbridge: msoalert.com Temporary Flight Restriction: Perimeter runs from South Merced River Fork on the south end of Yosemite National Park, south to Millerton Lake roughly following Route 41, east to Kings Canyon National Park, and north to Inyo National Forest. See: tfr.faa.gov Evacuation Warnings: Madera County: For a complete list of evacuation warnings, see the Sheriff’s website (QR code and complete web address in yellow highlight). Road Closures: Fresno County: Highway 168 at Kaiser Pass Road.

Madera County: Cascadel Road at 8S09, Beasore Road at Road 274, Road 274 at Central Camp Road, Road 632 at Buckskin Lane, and Road 4S81 at the fire’s edge. Closure updates are listed at: https://www.facebook.com/MaderaSheriff/. Temporary Evacuation Fresno County Points: Clovis North High School - 2770 East International Ave. Clovis, CA Animal Evacuation Fresno County Centers: Small animals – Clovis North 2770 East International Ave. Large animals – The Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702, is set up to receive evacuated animals but please contact the Central California Animal Disaster Team (888-402-2238) to make arrangements so animals can be received at the fairgrounds. Madera County Small animals – Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Road 425B Oakhurst, CA Large animals – Producer’s Livestock Facility at Madera Farm Bureau, 1022 South Pine Street, Madera, CA Missing Persons: Fresno County Sheriff 559-600-3111 Madera County Sheriff 559-658-2555 National Park Yosemite National Park reopened September 25, 2020. For specific park information please Closures: visit National Park Service – Yosemite. National Forest Effective October 3, 2020, the Sierra National Forest will be fully closed under Forest Closure Closures: Order No. 05-15-00-20-15 through November 1, 2020. Conditions will be re-evaluated daily. For information, please go to the Sierra National Forest website at: fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices Bullfrog Fire The Bullfrog Fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest but is not related to the Creek Fire. Information: For information about that fire, please check InciWeb: Sierra National Forest Bullfrog Fire

ASSIGNED RESOURCES Engines: 126 Water Tenders: 40 Helicopters: 14 Hand Crews: 23 Dozers: 9 Masticators and Skidders: 7 Total Personnel: 1,531 Air Tankers: Available as needed and conditions allow. Cooperating Agencies North Zone: Madera County, Madera County Public Health, Madera , OES, CHP, National Park Service, PG&E, CDCR, Sothern California Edison, American Red Cross, California National Guard, California Army National Guard, US Marine Corps of the 7th Engineering Support Battalion and US Navy (medics), Caltrans, and California Conservation Corps. South Zone: Fresno County, Fresno County Public Health, Fresno County OES, OES, Shaver Department, Bald Protection District, Auberry Fire Department, Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Pine Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, CHP, National Park Service, CDCR, PG&E, Southern California Edison, American Red Cross, California National Guard, California Air National Guard, Caltrans, AT&T, US Marine Corps of the 7th Engineering Support Battalion w/US Navy (medics) and California Conservation Corps. To learn more about wildfire preparedness visit: www.readyforwildfire.org